Dolly Olive

Name: Dolly Olive
Address: 527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97205-2304
Telephone: (503) 719-6921
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

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4.8 (279)

$31 to $50

Italian

527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2304

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles.

We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 719-6921
Website
http://dollyolivepdx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2304
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Cross street
Located on the corner of SW 12th & SW Alder
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 279 people are saying

Dolly Olive reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Italian
Portland
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dolly Olive is a cherished Portland gem, known for its "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance" and "creative, flavorful dishes," including standout items like the eggplant, arancini, and Caesar salad. With a "vibrant scene" and "friendly atmosphere," it's a perfect spot for both casual dinners and special occasions.

279 Reviews

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Kelly VIP
Portland / Oregon32 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and service. Will be back! The butrara!!!!
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Lee
Central Kentucky2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely dining experience. Vibrant scene but quiet enough to have a lovely conversation. The service was impeccable and the food was even better. The clams, chicken confit, and pork chop won the night, it the tiramisu capped of a truly wonderful evening. Highly recommend and will be back!!!
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Jane VIP
Portland / Oregon8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent overall! Flavors were superb snd service was outstanding!
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Tracy VIP
Portland / Oregon78 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous new additions to the monthly menu at this neighborhood gem! We enjoy the food here and go frequently. The service is very attentive. The Burrata and Spaghetti Chitarra were fabulous!
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Kyle
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dolly Olive is one of our favorite restaurants in Portland, easy. We come time and again for the Eggplant, Arancini, and Caesar salad.
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Shalynn VIP
Indiana19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed dinner here! The short rib arancini was amazing! The carrots were great but might be too spicy for some. We also enjoyed the pasta dishes. Cute little spot, but there is no real seating for walk-ins, so we're glad we had a reservation.
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Tristin
Portland / Oregon7 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish we ordered was delicious, staff attentive and the setting quaint and quiet. Top notch!
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William VIP
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was inventive and delicious. Our server was incredible – he had great descriptions of the items was super friendly, and his suggestions were terrific. The vibe was very comfortable, the neighborhood place you want to go to over and over again. We loved it!
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Joni VIP
Portland / Oregon13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful servers and outstanding food! Can’t wait to visit again when we’re visiting Portland!
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Christina VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time, the service was attentive, the ambience was lovely, and the food was amazing!
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FAQs

Dolly Olive offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 719-6921.

Dolly Olive is rated 4.8 stars by 279 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

527 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2304

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Located on the corner of SW 12th & SW Alder
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://dollyolivepdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 719-6921

Dolly Olive

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What 279 people are saying

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